Pokémon: Let's Go Guide

Controls

The controls for this game are pretty simple, but there are 4 control schemes to keep track of (although technically only 3 unique ones). So if you’re uncertain of anything, don’t worry–we’ve got you covered!

Joy-Con

Right Joy-Con

Left Joy-Con

Function

Right stick

Left stick

Move character/move cursor in menus

A, ZR, click right stick inwards

Right (D-Pad), ZL, click left stick inwards

Interact/confirm choice

B

Down (D-Pad)

Cancel choice

X

Up (D-Pad)

Open main menu

Y

Left (D-Pad)

Open options, box, check moves etc.

+

-

Toggle Buddy, change Pokédex display

R

L

Interact/confirm/move Pokémon or items

Shake

Shake

Open play menu, trigger Partner Power etc.

Handheld Mode

Button(s)

Function

Left stick

Move character/move cursor in menus.

D-Pad

Move cursor in menus.

A, ZL, ZR, click left/right stick inwards

Interact/confirm choice

B

Cancel choice

X

Open main menu

Y

Open options, box, check moves etc.

+, -

Toggle Buddy, Pokédex

L, R

Interact/confirm/move Pokémon or items

Not Available

There is no button to quickly access the play menu or trigger Partner Powers.

Poké Ball Plus

Button(s)

Function

Circle stick

Move character/move cursor in menus.

Click circle stick inwards

Interact/confirm choice

Top button

Cancel choice, open main menu

Shake

Open play menu, options, box, trigger Partner Powers etc.

Not Available

There is no button to quickly move Pokémon or items, quickly toggle a Buddy, or check moves during battle, etc.